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A number of potential suitors are conducting due diligence with regard to a potential purchase of bankrupt Saint Francis Hospital, however, to date only Health Quest has filed a formal indication of its willingness to purchase the hospital’s assets, according to a Saint Francis spokesman.

“Anyone who is interested in becoming a bidder has to file an expression of interest, and they have until Jan. 10 to do so,” said Jon Cohen, a spokesman for Saint Francis.

Cohen declined to comment on or specifically name any potential bidders, citing confidentiality agreements.

Health Quest is the parent company of Vassar Brothers Medical Center, which is in the City of Poughkeepsie.

Due diligence would include touring the physical plant and examining financial statements, among other steps, he said.

Health Quest officials have said they are have offered to buy most of Saint Francis Hospital and Health Centers’ assets for $40 million.